Xamdex Injection 2ml

WHAT IS XAMDEX?

XAMDEX contains dexmedetomidine which belongs to a class of medicines called sedatives

WHAT XAMDEX IS USED FOR?

It is used to provide sedation (a state of calm, drowsiness or sleep) for adult patients in hospital intensive care or awake sedation during different diagnostic or surgical procedures

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

Midazolam, propofol (help you sleep or cause sedation)
Opioids such as morphine, codeine (used to treat pain)
Anaesthetic (sevoflurane, isoflurane)

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

This medicine is administered to you by a doctor or nurse

SIDE EFFECTS OF XAMDEX INJECTION:

COMMON

Slow and fast heart rate
Low or high blood pressure
Diabetes
Change in breathing pattern or stopping breathing
Chest pain or heart attack
Nausea, vomiting or dry mouth
Restlessness
High temperature

UNCOMMON

Reduced heart function
Swelling of the stomach
Thirst
Low albumin level in blood
Hallucinations

STORAGE:

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store at a room temperature of 15-25°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

USES OF XAMDEX INJECTION

• Sedative

BENEFITS OF XAMDEX INJECTION

In Sedative

Xamdex 100mcg Injection helps to calm the activity of the nerves and helps induce a deep state of sleep called sedation. Therefore this medicine acts as a sedative and is used in intensive care units (ICUs) to provide relief to patients and to keep them stress-free. It can also be used to carry out some diagnostic or minor surgical procedures. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setup.

SIDE EFFECTS OF XAMDEX INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects

• Dryness in mouth
• Decreased blood pressure
• Slow heart rate

HOW TO USE XAMDEX INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW XAMDEX INJECTION WORKS

Injection works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Xamdex 100mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.